4-Day Turkey Tour: Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia Highlights

Start Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul

Overview

Explore Turkey and its wonder in just 4 days with this private tour that covers most of the attractions. The highlights of this tour are the famous caves, Hot Air Balloon ride at Cappadocia, sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City and the Pamukkale's hot springs.

The tour will start with a flight to Cappadocia where you visit Uçhisar Castle, Göreme Open Air Museum and more. On day two of this tour, you get to experience the hot air balloon rides. Later, you get to see Kaymaklı Underground City and the Ortahisar Castle. 

Day three begins with the visit of the Temple of Artemis, the Great Theater, and ends with the House of the Virgin Mary. In every corner, there is history waiting to be explored. On the last day, you get to see the famous Travertines and the ancient ruins buried under the Ancient City of Hierapolis before flying back to Istanbul. 

This great tour combines several unique aspects such as rich history, impressive architecture, and beautiful nature which guarantees an enjoyable and educational trip.
 

Tour Info
Sight To See
  • Hierapolis Ancient City
  • Hierapolis Theater
  • Celsius Library
  • House of the Virgin Mary
  • Goreme Open Air Museum
  • Cleopatra Antique Pool
  • Kaymakli Underground City
  • Temple of Hadrian
  • Byzantium Gate
  • Great Theater
  • Necropolis
  • Uchisar Castle
  • Temple of Artemis
  • Hierapolis Cathedral
  • Love Valley
  • Isa Bey Mosque
  • Agora
  • Harbor Street of the Ancient City
  • Domitian Gate
  • Avanos Town
  • Travertines (Cotton Castle)
  • Rose Valley
  • Frontinus Street
  • Latrina
  • Devrent Valley
  • Plutonium
  • Pasabag : Monks Valley
  • Roman Baths
  • Pigeon Valley
  • Apollon Temple
  • Sinasos (Mustafapasa)
  • Ortahisar Castle
  • Triton Fountain

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your Istanbul hotel by our private van and transferred to the airport for the scheduled flight to either Kayseri or Nevsehir City. Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport, our representative will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name on it. Then, you will be transferred to the central Cappadocia with a private van service to meet your guide. 

Your private tour guide and driver will meet you for a tour of North Cappadocia. The tour will include visits to;

  • Uchisar Castle,
  • Goreme Open Air Museum,
  • Avanos Town and Pottery Art,
  • Monks Valley (Pasabag),
  • Devrent Valley with the explanations of your professional guide.

After the tour, your driver and tour guide will drop you off at your hotel for an overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Overnight stay in Cappadocia
 

(Optional) Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel for a 1-hour Balloon Ride over the valleys of Cappadocia. After the balloon flight, you will have a celebration in the valley and receive a flight certificate. Following the ceremony, you will be transferred back to your hotel for breakfast.

At 10:00 am, your private tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel for a tour of South Cappadocia. This tour includes visits to;

  • Kaymakli Underground City,
  • Rose Valley,
  • Love Valley,
  • Pigeon Valley,
  • Ortahisar Castle,
  • Mustafapasa – Sinasos with the explanations of your private guide.

After the tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for a flight to Izmir (Smyrna). The next stop of our Turkey Tour will be Izmir, upon arrival in Izmir, you will be met by our representative at the airport holding a name sign with your name on it. You will be transferred to your hotel with a private van.

Overnight stay in Kusadasi

You will be picked up from your hotel with a private van service and private tour guide at 09:00 am for an Ephesus tour to discover the ancient city. During the tour, you will visit several historical sites, including;

  • Temple of Artemis,
  • Great Theater,
  • Celsius Library,
  • Temple of Hadrian,
  • Harbor Street of the Ancient City,
  • House of the Virgin Mary,
  • Isa Bey Mosque.

Ephesus is the most well-preserved classical city on the Mediterranean and offers the best insight into Roman life. Walk along its impressively intact marble streets, lined with columns, temples, and fountains.You'll see fascinating ancient structures such as the Temple of Hadrian, the remarkable facade of the Library of Celsius, and the Great Theater, all while being guided by an expert who will narrate all in-depth information about the sites.

After the tour, your driver and tour guide will drop you off at your hotel for an overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Overnight stay in Kusadasi

This morning, after your breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to Pamukkale to enjoy the natural calcium pools created by thermal water. The approximately 3-hour journey will take you to Pamukkale, where you will visit ;

  • Calcium Pools (Travertines),
  • Hierapolis Ancient City,
  • Necropolis,
  • Apollon Temple,
  • Plutonium (explanation will be made from outside due to ongoing excavations),
  • Theater,
  • Cleopatra Antique Pool.

***Please note that you will have the opportunity to swim in the Cleopatra Pool, so it is advisable to have your swimsuit with you. (Optional)

After the tour, you will be transferred to Denizli Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Our representative will meet you at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. Later, you will be privately transferred to your Istanbul hotel. 

This is the end of our service. We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again!

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusion
  • Private Tours
  • Local Tour Guides
  • Domestic Flights
  • Transportation by Private Van
  • Airport Transfers
  • Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
Exclusion
  • International Flights
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride (optional)
  • Hotel Bookings
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Gratitudes (suggested)

Cancellation Policy

7 Days Before Tour - Free Cancellation

You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 7 days before the scheduled start time of the experience.

However, if you cancel within 7 days of the tour day, no refund will be issued, and any modification requests made during this period will not be accepted.

Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.